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Abundant Gratitude

“You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might also pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.” — Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet, writer, and visual artist

Tiny grains of sand

Circling this ocean basin

Prolific beauty.

Note: In this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge, we’re to portray “Prolific.” To me, that means large quantities, abundance, even fruitful. Since this time of year around here is hardly lush with spring flowers yet, I’m opting for a photo from a few years back, back when I was on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

I wasn’t thinking of Blake when I wrote this Haiku, but it’s one I enjoy a lot. Fascinating that his poem sparked so much in the way of other creative efforts (songs, an Agatha Christie novel, etc.) Guess it’s true that there’s really nothing “new” to create — we just keep recycling stuff in our own way!

OMG…I love the quote you shared by Kahlil Gibran because it’s so true, and something I try to remain conscious of – to pray (and give thanks) for the days of joy and abundance. Btw, I read Kahlil Gibran book, The Prophet, many years ago and really enjoyed it.

Thank you, Ron — I’m glad it sparked some happy memories for you! I used to love walking on the beach, feeling the sun and wind, tasting the salty air — can’t believe it’s been so long since I did all that!

I, too, am a big believer in the importance of gratitude. Even the least among us has way more than we deserve, and far too often, we fail to be thankful. Sure, it’s hard to be grateful for the hard times, but everybody can remember to express thanks for the good times!

Happy weekend to you — fingers crossed, this will be winter’s last gasp! xo

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Irish Blessing:

Whenever I dream, It seems I dream
Of Erin's rolling hills.
Of all its lovely, shimmery lakes
And little babbling rills.
I hear a colleen's lilting laugh
Across a meadow fair,
And in my dreams it almost seems
To me that I am there.
O, Ireland! O, Ireland!
We're never far apart,
For you and all your beauty
Fill my mind and touch my heart.

Inspiration:

The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You’re there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, you see—every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties. ~Graham Greene

Must Remember:

"I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide." -- Harper Lee